Named periods of time
X + 期
In words like 星期, 学期, and 假期, 期 refers to a specific named period such as a week, school term, or vacation.
期 (qī): A period of time — Stroke Order & Writing Guide
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In words like 星期, 学期, and 假期, 期 refers to a specific named period such as a week, school term, or vacation.
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Real-world example sentences demonstrating how 期 is used in context
A specific time marked by the moon (月) and its (其) cycles — a period or appointment to meet.
week
In words like 过期, 到期, and 期限, 期 marks a time limit or deadline that something must meet.
exceed the time limit; be overdue; expire
time limit; allotted time; deadline
In words like 早期, 中期, and 晚期, 期 indicates a stage or phase within a longer time span.
early period; early phase; early stage
middle (of a period of time)
Late stage / final stage
In words like 期待, 期望, and 期盼, 期 conveys the idea of looking forward to or hoping for something.
To look forward to / to hope for
Sunday
His term of office is four years.
The new semester starts next Monday.
Parents have high expectations for their children.
The completion of this project requires a long preparation period.
Long-term persistence in exercise is very beneficial for the body.
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